New Philly mural shouts out Black and queer organizers’ role in getting Biden elected
"We Did That" is up near the Pa. Convention Center, at the spot that felt like the center of the universe during ballot counting.
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Down the block from the whitewashed mural, a colorful new Gloria Casarez tribute
Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.
How UPenn could revoke Trump’s Wharton degree
The bylaws don’t have a clause for incitement of insurrection, but there’s always the question of cheating on the SAT.
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These are the 90+ elected officials from Pa. who supported challenges to Biden’s win
Several major corporations are stopping donations to lawmakers on this list, which includes eight congressional reps and more than 80 state reps.
‘Draw to Action’ coloring book features Philly artists and supports Philly nonprofits
When you buy a copy, you can choose which org gets the proceeds.
Know a City of Philadelphia employee who took part in the insurrection? Kenney asks for tips
The mayor emphasized he supports the First Amendment right to free speech.
Temple alum’s martial arts program aims to pull kids away from gun violence
“You never see a Black man or Black kids do jiu jitsu,” said Jeff Whittingham, who is trying to change that.
Philly has a ton of worker protection laws. But do workers actually know they exist?
It's not easy to spread the word about employee rights, so the city is looking to community partners.
South Philly was jealous, so film buffs opened the city’s third Free Blockbuster
The Delco native who came up with the idea is hoping no corporate buzzkills shut them down.
Say hello to Black Philadelphia Magazine, a new publication covering culture and community
The first issue of the glossy mag is out now, from the same publisher as the Uptown Standard newspaper.